Haircuts: Let's Lighten Things Up

[Bailey Guns]

I'm not a slave to fashion or the trendiest hairstyles. I've worn the same GI-style haircut I had when my hair grew out long enough to cut after basic training in 1979. Think Martin Milner from Adam-12...the hairstyle.

I hate breaking in new barbers or going to a haircut place like Cost Cutters. "How are we styling your hair today?" We're not styling it. We're cutting it. Short. I seriously don't care, just cut it short. Then, there's the cost. $15 or $20 every 6 weeks adds up over time.

So, yesterday, I took delivery of a Flowbee. That's right. I admit it. Right here on the internet. I bought a Flowbee and it arrived yesterday. Go ahead, laugh, get it outta your system. I'll wait.

Not that the embarrassing part is over and the laughter's subsided lemme say this. It works.

I tried to get Mrs BG to let me give her a little styling touch-up to her coiffure. Surprisingly, she said no. So, I read the instructions (new territory for me...there's some good information in "instructions"), fired up the shop vac and the Flowbee and went to town. And, surprisingly, it worked. Quite well as a matter of fact. Seriously. It gave me a haircut equal in quality to many I've received in shops before. It won't go quite as short as I like it on the sides but it's close enough since I can trim it at will. It gave me a good blended look from the transition areas from shorter to longer hair. It cuts very evenly and easily. It takes a little help to get the back trimmed around the edge and along the neck, but other than that, I'm very pleased. It has several length guides, the hose adapter to attach to a vacuum, the cutter head (the Flowbee), an AC adapter and two oil bottles for the cutter blades. There's no mess. The vacuum sucks the hair right up. I didn't itch afterwards from hair going down my shirt.

All in all, despite the inevitable incoming ridicule, the Flowbee purchase was a good one. If you can stand the teasing, I'd wholeheartedly recommend it.

[Musashi]

You mean like this?
https://youtu.be/_b4Z5Kg08PY

[Zundfolge]

So, yesterday, I took delivery of a Flowbee. That's right. I admit it. Right here on the internet. I bought a Flowbee and it arrived yesterday. Go ahead, laugh, get it outta your system. I'll wait.
I'm jealous. My wife won't let me get one. Of course she also won't let me shave my head (which is what I'd rather do).

[Bailey Guns]

You mean like this?
https://youtu.be/_b4Z5Kg08PY

Oh, I forgot about that and I just watched it a couple of weeks ago. Party on!

[Bailey Guns]

I'm jealous. My wife won't let me get one.

I don't even axe my wife for permission any more to do stupid shit. We both know she'll say "no" so I save us both the trouble of the initial argument.

[brutal]

Hope it doesn't do this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEIetcYZWsU

[Irving]

Prefect timing. This weekend, I sat my daughter (8) in front of a YouTube video showing how to do a men's style cut and walked away. When she was done (she even took notes), she came and cut my hair on the front porch. I just sat there for 30 minutes and let her do her thing without giving her any direction. It was a pretty fun father/daughter exercise. I did go and have the hair cut place clean me up afterward. Ideally I'll have her cut my hair every time until I no longer have to go get it cleaned up.

[Bailey Guns]

Yeah...a daughter might be slightly better than a Flowbee. :)

[buffalobo]

Yeah...a daughter might be slightly better than a Flowbee. :)
Especially when she manages 5 of the chain stores around metro area. I get freebies so I don't have to get razzed about Flowbee.[emoji6] [emoji106]

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[HoneyBadger]

This thread needs more pictures.

[Big E3]

That’s funny, I have had a Flowbee for about 10 years. I use it very infrequently because unless you are cutting short, trying to “style” your own hair is hard to do in the back. I don’t have a buzz cut. My wife refuses to help so I only do it when I have an emergency cut and my regular “stylist” can’t get me in. Then when I do finally get to her she has to cut my hair real short to clean up my handy work. I always think my cut looks good, but evidently, to everyone else it doesn’t look so good. I still refuse to give up my Flowbee and I can’t believe I’m on here admitting I have one. Bailey, stand your ground you will have to fend off ridicule.

[gnihcraes]

Glad the flobee thing worked out. I've considered it a few times. We do have clippers but nobody in the house will attempt to do a cut.

I dropped supercuts a few years back after the new gay guy cut my hair in 2.5 seconds and charged me $15 + tip. Cut was ok, but I didn't like paying that much for very little work. I also dislike the "there are 5 people ahead of you"- when there isn't a sole sitting in the waiting area?? wtf.

I dislike spending the extra money, but I go to Roosters, I get a full 30 minute block of attention. (Reservation time kept too) Cut, shampoo, massage. Friendly girls and good service. Sometimes I'll pay for some extra things like a shave or facial massage. Oh, free soda or an adult beverage if you're into that.

[DireWolf]

I'm still trying to figure out how to give myself a high & tight to save money, since I like the sides hit with a razor and that gets pricy....No luck so far, and every time I try I end up needing to take off the top as well and hit the whole dome with the razor to keep from looking all messed up.....

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[kwando]

TTIWWOP!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/m5stingray18/OSA/ThisThreadIsWorthlessWithoutPics.gif

[brutal]

I'm still trying to figure out how to give myself a high & tight to save money, since I like the sides hit with a razor and that gets pricy....No luck so far, and every time I try I end up needing to take off the top as well and hit the whole dome with the razor to keep from looking all messed up.....

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Find a good barber.

I had one, but sadly she passed away suddenly. The rest of the crew there pretty much sucked and were a bunch of curmudgeons.

[Dave]

Haircuts? Yeah, I think I got one of those about November. Not a fan of them.

[Bailey Guns]

TTIWWOP!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t52/m5stingray18/OSA/ThisThreadIsWorthlessWithoutPics.gif

You DO NOT wanna see pics. Not of me, anyway.


Haircuts? Yeah, I think I got one of those about November. Not a fan of them.

Hippy.

[Bailey Guns]

Bailey, stand your ground you will have to fend off ridicule.

They can have my FLOWBEE when they pry it from my cold, dead hands.

[kawiracer14]

Lady uses #3 on my head over the sink. Not much mess and hop in the shower after.

[Bailey Guns]

I've heard of #1 and #2...what's #3? Not sure I wanna know if it requires showering.

[Coffee]

[kawiracer14]

I've heard of #1 and #2...what's #3? Not sure I wanna know if it requires showering.

[Coffee]

I'm sure I would get a temp ban from here if I tried to explain it...

[Bailey Guns]

[ROFL3]

[Ah Pook]

http://s21.postimage.org/fhgsnanp3/flowbee.jpg

[Coffee]

My first wife would Flowbee me. Worked pretty well. Then again, I would cut her hair.

Lately I've been breaking in a barber at Floyd's. Mostly I go to independent barbers and stick with them.

[Bailey Guns]

Funny you posted that. When I started with the longer attachment I commented on the fact the Flowbee would work great for a mullet.

[brutal]

Star Wars fan?

http://40.media.tumblr.com/a2b7bcc807d09c02c1a76da8b148a00f/tumblr_mjjzxcCXXh1qzj1kko1_500.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

They can have my FLOWBEE when they pry it From my bald bleeding palate.

[Great-Kazoo]

Lady uses #3 on my head over the sink. Not much mess and hop in the shower after.

This flobee shit cost too much and a waste of time.

Here's the right way to do it. Forget everything but the #8. Snap it on the trimmer, sit in front of the mirror and go to town.
http://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/5207d930-5bd7-4fd7-ba56-937c66730429_1.914a546a3d46de44d25de783877632de.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF


http://www.walmart.com/ip/WAHL-Mini-Pro-13-Piece-Haircutting-Kit-Model-9307/9893222

[Bailey Guns]

Flowbee is the bomb, old timer. You need to embrace new technology.

[Squeeze]

This is like a coming out of the closet "Flowbee" thread. Thanks for the laugh BG. We needed that.

[TFOGGER]

I'm with Kazoo on this one. Except I use a 4 guard, and have the wife clean up the neckline with the microtrimmer. It's probably been 10 years since I had someone other than my wife cut my hair. I'm not dating, I don't have to look like a movie star.

[kwando]

No guard here!! The last time i had someone cut my hair was 10 years ago right before I got married.

[newracer]

No guard for me either, cut every few weeks. Been over 20 years since I have paid for a haircut.

[StagLefty]

I'm still trying to figure out how to give myself a high & tight to save money, since I like the sides hit with a razor and that gets pricy....No luck so far, and every time I try I end up needing to take off the top as well and hit the whole dome with the razor to keep from looking all messed up.....

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Try Lucas at Northglenn Barber Shop 120th and Washington I've been going to him for a few years now.

[jmg8550]

My wife cuts mine to 1/4" haven't paid for a haircut in almost 10 years.

[GilpinGuy]

I go no guard on the head. Beard and eyebrows get a #2.

$15 for a haircut. [LOL] $15 for clippers and free haircuts for years and years is more like it.

[Bailey Guns]

Bunch a Flowbee haters...

When Flowbees are outlawed, only outlaws will have Flowbees.

[Ah Pook]

Bunch a Flowbee haters...

When Flowbees are outlawed, only outlaws will have Flowbees.


At least that way we can tell the bad guys....by their bad haircuts. [Tooth]

[Bailey Guns]

That's some funny shit...!

[Great-Kazoo]

Oh Fuk no. it's turning out to be the "crossfit" thread of the summer.

[Graves]

This entire thread is gold! lol!!

[Bailey Guns]

I live in Idaho. Nobody cares what my hair looks like. They're too amazed that I have all my teeth.

[theGinsue]

I didn't think Flowbee's were still available - I've been wanting to get one for a few years now.

I used to get my hair cut (basic .mil style cut, nothing fancy) on base (USAF), paying $10.75+tip each time. About 2 years ago I bought a Wahl "Deluxe" trimmer for ~$25 and started cutting my own hair, with my wife performing the little clean up/evening out the back. It takes me about twice as long as it did the professional barber, but I don't have to sit and wait for the barber to come available first. Neither my wife or I can honestly see any difference in the haircuts I give myself from what the pro used to give me. Of course, when you're mostly bald, it's easy enough to do.

[rondog]

I'll stand with ya BG! I've been using a Flowbee for many years and love it. As long as you have a good vacuum like a Shop Vac, it'll work great. I don't cut real short, so doing the back can be a challenge, but it's the best damn beard trimmer ever!

Paying for haircuts costs a lot, figure out how much you spend on them a year and you'll choke. Makes the price of the Flowbee much easier to handle. The Shop Vac is the biggest cost, but every guy needs one anyway. Scored mine at a neighbor's garage sale for $10 and it had barely been used, wasn't even dirty.

[Bailey Guns]

I didn't think Flowbee's were still available - I've been wanting to get one for a few years now.

They are. On Amazon they're about $120. Or, buy directly from Flowbee and they're $79.95 + $15.00 (give or take) for shipping. I figure that's about 6 - 8 months of haircuts.

And seriously...other than a little mishap by the wife trimming the back with trimmers (she says there was no blood and it'll grow back), it looks as good as most barbershop cuts I've had.

[wyome]

What's a haircut?

[izzy]

I've heard of #1 and #2...what's #3? Not sure I wanna know if it requires showering.

[Coffee]

#3 is #2+#1 just do the math

[Bailey Guns]

Thank God I was never good at math. Because that just doesn't add up to anything I wanna do. [Shock]

[roberth]

Is this some kind of micro-aggression against me? [Coffee]

[Bailey Guns]

No offense. Does this help?


http://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/503741/50374180.jpg

[buffalobo]

Is this some kind of micro-aggression against me? [Coffee]
Depends, do you Flowbee?

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[roberth]

Depends, do you Flowbee?

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Flowbee? Must some new rural thing for inseminating a critter. [ROFL1]

[Irving]

Look what I found. There are videos too.

Getting started (ghost of Sherlock Holmes in my van)
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Toward the end. This is a picture of her doing the clean up around the ears, and taking about a 1/4" of hair all the way down to the skin around my ears. That was most of the reason I had to go in to get cleaned up.
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[Great-Kazoo]

Maybe it's your crooked head and not the daughters stylist skilz.
Those pictures....................... All that's missing is a 3 legged dog, rusted el camino on milk crates and few cases of pbr empties on the lawn.

[Irving]

You even 'Murica bro?

[Bailey Guns]

That's pretty fantastic.

[Great-Kazoo]

You even 'Murica bro?

Oh I AMERICA alright. Even know how to spell it. Guess the kid cleaned up the lawn, before the spouse took pictures.

[roberth]

That thing really works!!

[hurley842002]

I dropped supercuts a few years back after the new gay guy cut my hair in 2.5 seconds and charged me $15 + tip. Cut was ok, but I didn't like paying that much for very little work. I also dislike the "there are 5 people ahead of you"- when there isn't a sole sitting in the waiting area?? wtf.

I dislike spending the extra money, but I go to Roosters, I get a full 30 minute block of attention. (Reservation time kept too) Cut, shampoo, massage. Friendly girls and good service. Sometimes I'll pay for some extra things like a shave or facial massage. Oh, free soda or an adult beverage if you're into that.

I've never heard of anyone complaining about a haircut not taking long enough. I pay for the job, not by the hour (or half hour), if they can cut my hair in 2.5 seconds, and it's the length I asked for, with a proper fade, I may tip them extra for saving me time. I certainly don't go to the barber or hair stylist for attention...

[brutal]

I've never heard of anyone complaining about a haircut not taking long enough. I pay for the job, not by the hour (or half hour), if they can cut my hair in 2.5 seconds, and it's the length I asked for, with a proper fade, I may tip them extra for saving me time. I certainly don't go to the barber or hair stylist for attention...

One of the reasons I stopped patronizing the local barber shop after my barber died.

It's not that the other barbers couldn't do a decent enough job, although never REALLY quite as good as she did, but most of them took FOREVER, espcially the OWNER of the joint, and I could only put up with the shit that came out of their mouths for so long.

[hurley842002]

One of the reasons I stopped patronizing the local barber shop after my barber died.

It's not that the other barbers couldn't do a decent enough job, although never REALLY quite as good as she did, but most of them took FOREVER, espcially the OWNER of the joint, and I could only put up with the shit that came out of their mouths for so long.

Yup, in and out, and I'm not much of a barber shop talker either.

[brutal]

Yup, in and out, and I'm not much of a barber shop talker either.

I always chit chat, it's the polite thing that ordinary people do and it passes the time, but if the person cutting my hair has to stop cutting to talk, I STFU.

[blacklabel]

I Bic my head three times a week. Going gray, losing 20% of it and not wanting to pay $20 for a haircut pushed me over the edge.

[hatidua]

Every 8-12 weeks, costs four minutes worth of electric bill, no gratuity as I do it myself:

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[stenz]

If anyone lives in Frederick, Firestone, Erie or Dacono do you self a solid and go see Mr. Todd's barbershop. He shares his business with the scuba shack.

He's the real deal old school barber. Nothing better.

[Ah Pook]

Ahh, wifeys favorite customer. She hates socializing and hates "talkies". This is one of our google reviews (2 stars):



LOL. She's not the most talkative either.

For every one of those we had a person that REALLY appreciated a little non gossipy peace though.
If it weren't four hours away...

[hurley842002]

If it weren't four hours away...

Kind of what I was thinking, although I'm not opposed to road trips if I ever had time.

[DireWolf]

Try Lucas at Northglenn Barber Shop 120th and Washington I've been going to him for a few years now.

Went there this afternoon (not sure who cut my hair, forgot to ask, will ask for him specifically next time)....not too bad (haircut looks good), and didn't have to wait, but got the disposable razor treatment instead of the straight razor (always been a little peeve of mine, along with electric razors), and it was still >$20 after tip...

Still wishing I could get the fade even myself, but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things....

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[Honey Badger282.8]

This thread almost makes the fact that I'm bald before thirty easier to swallow, almost. I use a Norelco tri head electric razor to shave my head three days a week, it's a lot easier than pulling out the razor and the results look the same.

[rondog]

Ahh, wifeys favorite customer. She hates socializing and hates "talkies". This is one of our google reviews (2 stars):



LOL. She's not the most talkative either.

For every one of those we had a person that REALLY appreciated a little non gossipy peace though.

I remember getting a haircut there several years ago! Seems I had Mexican food for lunch nearby too. And IIRC you had a nice old Springfield '03 I had the lust for, but someone had already laid claim to it.

Ah, the good old days, when I worked all over the freakin' state.....

[Bitter Clinger]

I go to The Clip Joint in Aurora. Best damn barber in the state. A Marine owns it. Fox news on the big screen, pool table, walk in humidor and cigar lounge. And ........free draft beer.

[GilpinGuy]

I go to The Clip Joint in Aurora. Best damn barber in the state. A Marine owns it. Fox news on the big screen, pool table, walk in humidor and cigar lounge. And ........free draft beer.

Damn, if this place was up here I'd toss out the clippers and go there!

[rondog]

This thread reminds me, I'm due for a good mowing...starting to look like a homeless old prospector.....

[gnihcraes]

I've never heard of anyone complaining about a haircut not taking long enough. I pay for the job, not by the hour (or half hour), if they can cut my hair in 2.5 seconds, and it's the length I asked for, with a proper fade, I may tip them extra for saving me time. I certainly don't go to the barber or hair stylist for attention...

I lost more money in less time at supercuts than a slot machine in vegas. So, yep, if I'm going to pay 15$+ I'd like to get something for my money.

I was out the same amount of time - waiting in a virtual line of other customers or a scheduled appointment for decent service. I'm not going for the purpose of having someone to talk to, typically that doesn't happen much at roosters. Cut, hot towel, shampoo, neck shave, etc. Makes it more enjoyable. (for me anyways) Good looking staff, free drink. +1

Roosters has military and public service discounts too, everyone should consider.

I need to look reasonable for work, after retiring, I'll probably just start using the wahl.

[hurley842002]

I lost more money in less time at supercuts than a slot machine in vegas. So, yep, if I'm going to pay 15$+ I'd like to get something for my money.

You got exactly what you paid for, and if you didn't ( I.e. Didn't like the cut) you should have said something and gotten a refund. You pay more at Roosters because you receive extra "attention", but to say you lost money at supercuts is ridiculous. You paid the price of a haircut and you got a haircut, end of story.

[hurley842002]

Sorry for the negativity, we were supposed to be lightening up.

[TFOGGER]

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/haircut-14.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=500
Sorry for the negativity, we were supposed to be lightening up.

[Bailey Guns]

I could Flowbee the f**k outta that.

[TFOGGER]

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[hurley842002]

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I could Flowbee the f**k outta that.

LOL!

[hurley842002]

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/haircut-17.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=500

Bailey DID Flowbee the F**k outta that?

[Bailey Guns]

[ROFL2]

[gnihcraes]

Sorry for the negativity, we were supposed to be lightening up.

neah, all in good fun. It's been a good thread I think.

[Jer]

Sorry for the negativity, we were supposed to be lightening up.

This thread went South when the man with one understanding took an unprovoked swing at me.


Oh Fuk no. it's turning out to be the "crossfit" thread of the summer.

[Irving]

This thread went South when the man with one understanding took an unprovoked swing at me.

This is the new material you asked for in the making.

[buffalobo]

This thread went South when the man with one understanding took an unprovoked swing at me.
Only a friendly back hand. He didn't have any Toy shots in it.

If you posted more we could improve quantity and quality.[emoji106]

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[TheGrey]

What an awesome thread.

I can't decide what made me grin wider- the vigorous defense of Flowbees, or the fact that people are grumbling that $20 is too much to pay for a haircut! :)

[Bailey Guns]

^^ I can fit you in this afternoon if you'd like to be sporting a different hairstyle. Just $20...

It's just a matter of time until I wear my wife down enough that she agrees to let me Flowbee her hair. I'm relentless.

[Irving]

^^ I can fit you in this afternoon if you'd like to be sporting a different hairstyle. Just $20...

It's just a matter of time until I wear my wife down enough that she agrees to let me Flowbee her hair. I'm relentless.


Didn't the Flobee start as a dog grooming tool? I hear you have plenty of dogs...

[Bailey Guns]

Didn't the Flobee start as a dog grooming tool? I hear you have plenty of dogs...

I don't know if it started that way but I know people say they use them for that. My dogs are all short haired. Having said that, my oldest Terrier, Lola, gave me a long and serious, "I don't know WTF you're gonna do with that but keep it away from me" look. Dogs are pretty smart.

[TheGrey]

I was a dog groomer, once upon a time, during the same time that my hubby was enlisted. I would give him a buzz cut when it was needed, no sweat (I used Laube clippers) at all. He didn't pay for a haircut for ten years.

Now he has a barber he prefers to go to, and I use my clippers on my friend's shaggy spaniel instead. :)

HBAR, you're not a pig because you like ladies with long hair, any more than I am for preferring men with short hair.

[Buff]

My wife starting cutting my hair shortly after we were married and my son has never been to a barber. Every 3wks the clippers come out with a #1 for what's on top of my and #3 for what's on my face, the boy gets a #3 on top. We're on the second set of Oster clippers @100.00 <> ea in 22yrs it's a huge savings and convenient.

[Irving]

HBAR, you're not a pig because you like ladies with long hair, any more than I am for preferring men with short hair.

I've about had it with all your femsplaining.

[brutal]

I've about had it with all your femsplaining.

Need a safe space?

[Irving]

You know it!

[TheGrey]

I've about had it with all your femsplaining.

I'd stay and banter some more, but I just put "300" in the DVD player. And I'm watching it with the sound off. [Coffee]

[rondog]

Yes, I'm a COB - guilty. If I can mow my own weed patch, why pay someone else to? I could buy store bought ammo too, but much cheaper to roll my own. And why buy cast bullets when I can make better ones myself? Etc.....